VGC 21 Metagross [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[OVERVIEW]

Metagross is a solid choice for a bulky attacker due to its insanely high Attack, its resistances to Ice- and Fairy-type moves, and it not taking up a restricted slot, unlike Solgaleo and Necrozma-DM. Furthermore, it is one of the select few Pokemon that has Clear Body, which allows Metagross to stay safe from Intimidate or stat drops from opposing Max Moves. Its large number of resistances and its common weaknesses in Ground, Ghost, Dark, and Fire make it an excellent Weakness Policy user. Metagross appreciates Pokemon that can activate its Weakness Policy such as Spectrier and Tornadus. Despite all of its positive traits, Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S. It is also reliant on Dynamax to make the most of its offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Weakness Policy
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stomping Tantrum
move 3: Rock Slide / Ice Punch
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

* Iron Head is Metagross's Steel-type attack of choice, as it can flinch foes and is perfectly accurate. Its powerful Max Steelspike is useful for boosting Metagross's already high Defense and can severely damage Calyrex-I and Grimmsnarl.

* Stomping Tantrum is used in order to break through Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Incineroar, and Solgaleo with the added bonus of boosting Metagross's Special Defense through Max Quake.

* Rock Slide is able to hurt Pokemon such as Charizard and Zapdos while Metagross is Dynamaxed. Ice Punch can be run in order to punch holes through Ground- and Grass-types such as Landorus-T, Groudon, and Rillaboom.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Zen Headbutt allows Metagross to target Pokemon such as Venusaur with a powerful Max Mindstorm whilst setting Psychic Terrain. Bullet Punch is a reliable priority option, but it cuts into Metagross's coverage. Additionally, Thunder Punch is able to punish Kyogre and Lapras as well as block sleep moves like Yawn, Spore, and Sleep Powder with Max Lightning setting up Electric Terrain. Assault Vest is another valid option to allow Metagross to stand up to Calyrex-S, but such a set is considerably less powerful than Weakness Policy.


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quick comments before you get this into QC:

-slash rock slide and ice punch on the same line with protect in slot 4. WP gross realllyyyy should be running protect
-touch on iron head being used for max steelspike. Its perfect accuracy and flinch chance make it the better base move though
-add zen headbutt, thunder punch, and bullet punch to other options

I'm gonna do a quick check on the overview because it looks like its fairly complete but i have a lot to say
Light Sanctity said:
[OVERVIEW]

Metagross carries an impressive base 135 Attack stat, which allows it to put on good offensive pressure during a match. Furthermore, it is one of the select few that has Clear Body, which when paired with Weakness Policy allows Metagross to sustain its boosts and threaten Pokemon such as Grimmsnarl and Xerneas. An ally that can enable it is Tornadus, which can activate Metagross's Weakness Policy, as well as give it Tailwind support. It can also boosts its Defense and Special Defense with Max Steelspike and Max Quake. Despite all of the positive traits it has Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S.

This just doesn't say a lot. 135 and clear body on their own is basically just some dex info. I would like to see the overview contain the following because right now this isn't doing a lot to set it apart from other WP steels
-what makes metagross a good option for your team (ideas: it doesnt take up a restricted slot, has key resistances to fairy and ice)
-its good matchups
-what checks it offensively
-what checks it defensively
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[OVERVIEW]

Metagross is a solid choice for a bulky attacker the Series 8 metagame with being resistant to Ice- and Fairy-type moves as well as not taking up a restricted slot. Its high amount of resistances as well as common weaknesses such as Ground, Ghost, and Fire make it an excellent Weakness Policy user. Furthermore, it is one of the select few that has Clear Body, which when paired with Weakness Policy allows Metagross to sustain its boosts, stay safe from Intimidate or drops from opposing Max Moves. and threaten Pokemon such as Grimmsnarl and Xerneas with Max Steelspike. (You say this in the set details) It can also take on foes such as Rillaboom and Glastrier. An ally that can enable it is Metagross appreciates Pokemon that can activate its Weakness Policy such as Spectrier and Tornadus which can activate Metagross's Weakness Policy, as well as give it Tailwind support. It can also boosts its Defense and Special Defense with Max Steelspike and Max Quake. Despite all of the positive traits it has Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S. (would also like to hear that it is reliant on dynamax in most cases)

[SET]
name: Weakness Policy
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stomping Tantrum
move 3: Rock Slide / Ice Punch
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD (Slower than base 80s so it might as well make the most of its bulk.)

[SET COMMENTS]

* Iron Head can grab potential flinches and is able to threaten Pokemon such as Xerneas and Grimmsnarl. Due to Iron Head's better Base Power and perfect accuracy, it can give Metagross a strong Max Steelspike. (These things aren't related)

* Stomping Tantrum is used in order to break through Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Incineroar, and Solgaleo with the added bonus of boosting its Special Defense (how?) and ignoring Rillaboom's Grassy Terrain.

* Rock Slide is able to hurt Pokemon such as Charizard and Zapdos while Dynamaxed as well as set up sand via Max Rockfall in order to counteract Groudon's Drought (Yeah I don't think this is worth mentioning, using Rockfall to counter Groudon's weather?? Surely we see the lapse in logic here. Btw be sure to move Ice Punch to this line since they are on the same line on the set).

* Ice Punch is ran in order to punch holes through Ground- and Grass-types such as Landorus-T, Groudon, and Rillaboom.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Zen Headbutt allows Metagross to target Pokemon such as Venusaur with a powerful Max Mindstorm whilst setting Psychic Terrain. Bullet Punch is a reliable priority option, but it cuts into Metagross's coverage. can be useful once the opposition has been considerably weakened and is within KO range, however; be careful should Indeedee-F's Psychic Terrain be active. Thunder Punch is able to punish Kyogre, Lapras, and Thundurus as well as block sleep moves like Yawn, Spore, and Sleep Powder with Max Lightning stopping Pokemon such as Venusaur and Amoongus from putting Metagross's allies as well as itself to sleep.

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Sorry to tear this apart but you gotta do what you gotta do. Lmk when implemented.
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Metagross is a solid choice for a bulky attacker due to its insanely high attack, being resistant to Ice- and Fairy-type moves, as well as not taking up a restricted slot unlike Solgaleo and Necrozma-DM. Its high amount of resistances as well as common weaknesses such as Ground, Ghost, and Fire make it an excellent Weakness Policy user. Furthermore, it is one of the select few that has Clear Body, which allows Metagross to stay safe from Intimidate or drops from opposing Max Moves. (Swap the order of these sentences and then see if you can merge the two sentences about Weakness Policy. Don't worry if it seems too clunky though, WP is a big part of Metagross's viability so elaboration is okay) Metagross appreciates Pokemon that can activate its Weakness Policy such as Spectrier and Tornadus. Despite all of the positive traits it has Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S. It is also reliant on Dynamax to make the most of its offensive capabilities. dependent on its Dynamaxed forme in most scenarios.

(this might be my fault, but use 'it' in place of Metagross a time or two here for some variety maybe)

[SET]
name: Weakness Policy
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stomping Tantrum
move 3: Rock Slide / Ice Punch
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

* Iron Head is Metagross's Steel-type attack of choice, as it can flinch foes and is perfectly accurate. Its powerful Max Steelspike is useful for boosting its already high Defense, and can severely damage Calyrex-I, Grimmsnarl, and Glastrier. can grab potential flinches and is able to threaten Pokemon such as Xerneas and Grimmsnarl along with Max Steelspike further increasing Metagross's Defense.

(Grammar might be a little weird in this sentence but this is basically what I'm looking for)

* Stomping Tantrum is used in order to break through Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Incineroar, and Solgaleo with the added bonus of boosting its Special Defense through Max Quake and ignoring Rillaboom's Grassy Terrain.

* Rock Slide is able to hurt Pokemon such as Charizard and Zapdos while Dynamaxed as well as set up sand via Max Rockfall. Ice Punch is ran in order to punch holes through Ground- and Grass-types such as Landorus-T, Groudon, and Rillaboom.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Zen Headbutt allows Metagross to target Pokemon such as Venusaur with a powerful Max Mindstorm whilst setting Psychic Terrain. Bullet Punch is a reliable priority option, but it cuts into Metagross's coverage. Furthermore, Thunder Punch is able to punish Kyogre, Lapras, and Thundurus as well as block sleep moves like Yawn, Spore, and Sleep Powder with Max Lightning setting up Electric Terrain.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Light Sanctity, 491200]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Good work, 1/2

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[OVERVIEW]

Metagross is a solid choice for a bulky attacker due to its insanely high attack Attack, being resistant to Ice- and Fairy-type moves, as well as not taking up a restricted slot unlike Solgaleo and Necrozma-DM. Furthermore, it is one of the select few that has Clear Body, which allows Metagross to stay safe from Intimidate or drops from opposing Max Moves. Its high amount of resistances as well as common weaknesses in Ground, Ghost, and Fire (I think Dark is a worth a mention here) make it an excellent Weakness Policy user. Metagross appreciates Pokemon that can activate its Weakness Policy such as Spectrier and Tornadus. Despite all of the positive traits it has Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S. It is also reliant on Dynamax to make the most of its offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Weakness Policy
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stomping Tantrum
move 3: Rock Slide / Ice Punch
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

* Iron Head is Metagross's Steel-type attack of choice, as it can flinch foes and is perfectly accurate. Its powerful Max Steelspike is useful for boosting its already high Defense, and can severely damage Calyrex-I, and Grimmsnarl, and Glastrier. (I think the fact it damages Calyrex-I well is indication enough that it does the same to Glastrier) (If you have another example you feel is really relevant here, go for it. I don't really have much in mind right now)

* Stomping Tantrum is used in order to break through Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Incineroar, and Solgaleo with the added bonus of boosting its Special Defense through Max Quake and ignoring Grassy Terrain. (Personally, because Metagross really really wants to max to abuse its offense, I think Stomping Tantrum is just better than Earthquake anyway for a few reasons (i.e. more than just this one). They have the same power anyway.)

* Rock Slide is able to hurt Pokemon such as Charizard and Zapdos while Dynamaxed as well as set up sand via Max Rockfall. (I think this sounds a bit to dex info-ey, because I don't think the sand is a big factor unless it's actually doing something) Ice Punch is ran in order to punch holes through Ground- and Grass-types such as Landorus-T, Groudon, and Rillaboom.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Zen Headbutt allows Metagross to target Pokemon such as Venusaur with a powerful Max Mindstorm whilst setting Psychic Terrain. Bullet Punch is a reliable priority option, but it cuts into Metagross's coverage. Furthermore, Thunder Punch is able to punish Kyogre, and Lapras, and Thundurus (Doesn't punish any more than Rock Slide or Ice Punch, which it would be replacing. Also due to them mostly being AV Lash Out, I think Metagross matches up negatively into it.) as well as block sleep moves like Yawn, Spore, and Sleep Powder with Max Lightning setting up Electric Terrain. I think Assault Vest can be mentioned in this section, just because it can help give it even more survivability against Calyrex-S, say. But it does come at a fair power deficit compared to WP.

[CREDITS]
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- Quality checked by: [[zeefable, 501951], [Raineko, 294287]]
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Few things I'd change ofc, just tag me when you get it implemented!
 
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Same colours as before (cba to format it lol)

[OVERVIEW]

Metagross is a solid choice for a bulky attacker due to its insanely high Attack, being resistant to Ice- and Fairy-type moves, as well as not taking up a restricted slot unlike Solgaleo and Necrozma-DM. Furthermore, it is one of the select few that has Clear Body, which allows Metagross to stay safe from Intimidate or drops from opposing Max Moves. Its high amount of resistances as well as common weaknesses in Ground, Ghost, Dark, and Fire make it an excellent Weakness Policy user. Metagross appreciates Pokemon that can activate its Weakness Policy such as Spectrier and Tornadus. Despite all of the positive traits it has Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S. It is also reliant on Dynamax to make the most of its offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Weakness Policy
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stomping Tantrum
move 3: Rock Slide / Ice Punch
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

* Iron Head is Metagross's Steel-type attack of choice, as it can flinch foes and is perfectly accurate. Its powerful Max Steelspike is useful for boosting its already high Defense, and can severely damage Calyrex-I and Grimmsnarl.

* Stomping Tantrum is used in order to break through Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Incineroar, and Solgaleo with the added bonus of boosting its Special Defense through Max Quake, ignoring Grassy Terrain, and not hurting your partner. (I'd just cut this altogether at this point)

* Rock Slide is able to hurt Pokemon such as Charizard and Zapdos while Dynamaxed Ice Punch is ran in order to punch holes through Ground- and Grass-types such as Landorus-T, Groudon, and Rillaboom.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Zen Headbutt allows Metagross to target Pokemon such as Venusaur with a powerful Max Mindstorm whilst setting Psychic Terrain. Bullet Punch is a reliable priority option, but it cuts into Metagross's coverage. Furthermore, Thunder Punch is able to punish Kyogre and Lapras as well as block sleep moves like Yawn, Spore, and Sleep Powder with Max Lightning setting up Electric Terrain. Assault Vest is another valid option to allow Metagross to stand up to Calyrex-S, but it would lose power compared to Weakness Policy. is considerably less powerful than Weakness Policy. (+2 Attack is just such a boon for Metagross in the end)

[CREDITS]
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[OVERVIEW]

Metagross is a solid choice for a bulky attacker due to its insanely high Attack, being resistant to its resistances to Ice- and Fairy-type moves, as well as and it not taking up a restricted slot, (AC) unlike Solgaleo and Necrozma-DM. Furthermore, it is one of the select few Pokemon that has Clear Body, which allows Metagross to stay safe from Intimidate or stat drops from opposing Max Moves. Its high amount large number (or "many resistances") of resistances as well as and its common weaknesses in Ground, Ghost, Dark, and Fire make it an excellent Weakness Policy user. Metagross appreciates Pokemon that can activate its Weakness Policy such as Spectrier and Tornadus. Despite all of the positive traits it has its positive traits, Metagross can be shut down by Pokemon such as Gigantamax Charizard and Calyrex-S. It is also reliant on Dynamax to make the most of its offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Weakness Policy
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stomping Tantrum
move 3: Rock Slide / Ice Punch
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

* Iron Head is Metagross's Steel-type attack of choice, as it can flinch foes and is perfectly accurate. Its powerful Max Steelspike is useful for boosting its Metagross's already high Defense (RC) and can severely damage Calyrex-I and Grimmsnarl.

* Stomping Tantrum is used in order to break through Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Incineroar, and Solgaleo with the added bonus of boosting its Metagross's Special Defense through Max Quake.

* Rock Slide is able to hurt Pokemon such as Charizard and Zapdos while Metagross is Dynamaxed. Ice Punch is ran can be run in order to punch holes through Ground- and Grass-types such as Landorus-T, Groudon, and Rillaboom.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Zen Headbutt allows Metagross to target Pokemon such as Venusaur with a powerful Max Mindstorm whilst setting Psychic Terrain. Bullet Punch is a reliable priority option, but it cuts into Metagross's coverage. Furthermore Additionally, Thunder Punch is able to punish Kyogre and Lapras as well as block sleep moves like Yawn, Spore, and Sleep Powder with Max Lightning setting up Electric Terrain. Assault Vest is another valid option to allow Metagross to stand up to Calyrex-S, but such a set is considerably less powerful than Weakness Policy.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Light Sanctity, 491200]]
- Quality checked by: [[zeefable, 501951], [Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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